I am a Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. I am dedicated, compassionate, and able to remain calm under pressure, skillfully handling complex patients and high-stress situations. I consistently develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. I am committed to providing individualized patient care, and am able to deliver the best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. My leadership skills focus on enhancing patient care and satisfaction, and streamlining safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. As a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, I am able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am hardworking and passionate, and ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center
Marlborough, MA
12.2022 - Current
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
01.2021 - Current
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Director of Nursing
West Side House
Worcester, MA
01.2019 - 01.2022
Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Hospice Of Western & Central Mass
Worcester, MA
04.2016 - 05.2022
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Adjunct Professor
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
01.2022 - Current
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing G-tube, Suctioning, IV, IM, Foley catheterization techniques and performing head to toe assessment for each patient.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Nursing Instructor
Bay Path Vocational Nursing
Charlton, MA
01.2020 - 01.2024
Full time faculty member taught Fundamental of Nursing, Surgical Nursing in-person and Anatomy and Physiology.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Organized, prepared, and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Becker College
Worcester, MA
01.2021 - 06.2021
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on a weekly basis.
Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Nursing Supervisor
Wingate at Worcester
Worcester, MA
05.2008 - 12.2019
As a nurse, I have provided care for patients with Mechanical Ventilation, Trach care, Gastric, Peg, and J-tubes. I have administered PICC and Central line medications, performed physical exams, and health assessments.
I have also administered medications, wound care, and various other personalized interventions.
To ensure patient confidentiality, I followed all HIPAA rules and regulations.
I have also investigated and reported all incidents per facility policies.
Staff Nurse
Parson Hills Rehabilitation Nursing
Worcester, MA
01.2012 - 01.2016
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Home Care Staff Nurse
Comfort Care Home Care
Worcester, MA
01.2009 - 01.2016
Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
Perform admissions and recertification assessments and thorough documentations
OASIS documentation
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions
Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other individuals in the patient's care plan
Perform ADL's and Interdisciplinary collaboration with social workers and community agencies
Assess patients in need of home health services and provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
Nursing Staff
Centrus Home Care
Worcester, MA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
OASIS documentations
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2020 - 07.2023
MBA - Masters in Business Management-Managerial Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Masters of Science in NursingNursing (MSN)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Medication Nurse and Supervisor at Granite Hills Healthcare and Wellness CenterMedication Nurse and Supervisor at Granite Hills Healthcare and Wellness Center
Treatment-Nurse Management at Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterTreatment-Nurse Management at Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center